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Finding the Third Proportional to 409,650 and 838,979

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Solution

The third proportional to 409,650 and 838,979 is: 1,718,261.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409,650 : 838,979 = 838,979 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409,650/838,979 = 838,979/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409,650x = 838,979 × 838,979
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409,650x = 703,885,762,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,885,762,441/409,650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718,261.35

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